BISMARCK, North Dakota, Feb. 18 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong appoints Fargo attorney Mark Friese to succeed Crothers on North Dakota Supreme Court * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today announced the appointment of longtime Fargo attorney Mark Friese to the North Dakota Supreme Court, effective March 9. Friese succeeds Justice Daniel Crothers, who on Nov. 26 announced his retirement from the Supreme Court effective Feb. 28 after  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Feb. 18 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong to attend NGA Winter Meeting, White House business session, panel on permitting reform * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong and First Lady Kjersti Armstrong will attend the National Governors Association (NGA) Winter Meeting this week in Washington, D.C. On Saturday, Armstrong will participate in an NGA panel discussion on energy and infrastructure permitting reform, with   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Delivering deterrence: Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026; initial capability timeline set * In direct response to the 2026 National Defense Strategy 's call for urgency and speed, the U.S. Air Force rolled out its plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will deliver the nation's next-generation, modernized, land-based nuclear deterrent to America's warfighters.   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 19 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Supports Challenge To Biden-Era Abortion Drug Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in filing a brief in support of Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era overreaching rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. "I am proud to stan  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 19 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * High School Flag Football Revisions Include Opportunity for Scoring Team to Retain Possession of the Ball if Trailing in Score In its first meeting to address rules changes in the sport, the NFHS Flag Football Rules Committee approved eight changes to the initial set of rules developed last year. All revisions recommended by the NFHS Flag Footb  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations released the following testimony by Jeff Reinbold, president and CEO of the National Park Foundation, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "All in for America250: Public-Private Partnerships Supporting America's Semiquincentennial on Our Public Lands": * * * Good morning, Chairman Gosar, Ranking Member Dexter and members of the committee. My name is Jeff Reinbold, and I am privileged to serve as   more

FARGO, North Dakota, Feb. 19 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * NDSU Center for Banking and Finance strengthens student pathways and industry connections The center is a more direct bridge between academic study and professional opportunity for NDSU students. * NDSU's College of Business has launched the Center for Banking and Finance, a new academic and industry engaged hub designed to prepare students for careers in banking and finance while supporting the e  more

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Feb. 18 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * UND College of Education & Human Development announces 2026 Torchbearer Awards Awards celebrate alumni and friends who've made a lasting impact on North Dakota and UND * The UND College of Education & Human Development is proud to announce the inaugural recipients of the Torchbearer Awards, an accolade created to recognize extraordinary alumni and friends whose contributions reflect  more